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9 Underutilized Emails that Improve Donor Retention

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The 2014 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report was released last week and one of the more interesting findings was that donor retention remainsa lower priority. As my colleague Frank Barry mentioned, most nonprofits stink at donor retention. Over the past 10 years, donor retention has fallen from 33% to 27%.

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9 Underutilized Emails that Improve Donor Retention

Connection Cafe

The 2014 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report was released last week and one of the more interesting findings was that donor retention remainsa lower priority. As my colleague Frank Barry mentioned, most nonprofits stink at donor retention. Over the past 10 years, donor retention has fallen from 33% to 27%.

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How to Fundraise with AI for Nonprofits

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One of AI’s key abilities is recognizing patterns and trends within your database by sifting through the data to identify similarities, anomalies, and patterns that would take your team too long to find manually. Check out this eBook to help you get started on your AI journey. Use these prompts to effectively use ChatGPT.

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One Thing Most Nonprofits Stink at (Donor Retention) and How You Can Change It in 2014

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In 2013, Chuck Longfield was on a mission to shed light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. According to Chuck, ten years ago the average retention rates of a newly acquired donor were roughly 33%. If the ten-year trend continues, we’ll eventually end up with donor retention rates under 20%.

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The Nonprofit Weekly Roundup: Secrets, Emails, and Tips for Better Donor Retention in 2014

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In honor of the release of the newest npExperts ebook, Show the Love: Thoughtful Engagement to Retain Donors , this roundup all about retention. And according to findings from the 2014 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report that was released last week, this is right on time. Donor retention. Wonder what caught his eye?

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Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy: Guide, Best Practices, & More

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The six pieces you need in your fundraising strategy How to create your fundraising strategy The six pieces you need in your fundraising strategy While no two nonprofits are alike, they all share common goals, like donor connection and retention , memorable fundraising events, and supportive partnerships. Assess your strengths and resources.

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24 Nonprofit Resources for your Mid-Year Check In: A Smart Fundraiser’s Summer Reading Checklist

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In the newest npEXPERTS eBook, 10 of the brightest minds from across the nonprofit sector share their unique perspectives to help you create a culture of philanthropy. Want some quick donor retention advice? Read Erica Waasdorp’s 4 Ways to Improve Donor Retention and Recruit Sustainers blog post. Include a shareable.